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'''Fëar''' (a [[Quenya]] word; sing. '''''fëa'''''; the [[Sindarin]] equivalent is ''[[fae]]''<ref name=MR>{{MR|P3I3}}, p. 165</ref>) were the spirits or souls of incarnate creatures such as [[Elves]] and [[Men]]; they were one part of the makeup of these beings (the other part being the ''[[hröa]]'', or body). ''Fëar'' were sent into [[Eä]] directly by [[Ilúvatar|Eru Ilúvatar]]; they are indestructible and are unable to be dominated by any force within Eä, unless they give consent.<ref>{{MR|P3II3b}}, p. 218</ref> | '''Fëar''' (a [[Quenya]] word; sing. '''''fëa'''''; the [[Sindarin]] equivalent is ''[[fae]]''<ref name=MR>{{MR|P3I3}}, p. 165</ref>) were the [[spirits]] or souls of incarnate creatures such as [[Elves]] and [[Men]]; they were one part of the makeup of these beings (the other part being the ''[[hröa]]'', or body). ''Fëar'' were sent into [[Eä]] directly by [[Ilúvatar|Eru Ilúvatar]]; they are indestructible and are unable to be dominated by any force within Eä, unless they give consent.<ref>{{MR|P3II3b}}, p. 218</ref> | ||
The word ''fëar'' is only used in reference to souls whose natural state is to be incarnated; those spirits that do not require a ''hröa'' in order to be complete are called ''[[ëalar]]'' ("beings").<ref name=MR></ref> | The word ''fëar'' is only used in reference to souls whose natural state is to be incarnated; those spirits that do not require a ''hröa'' in order to be complete are called ''[[ëalar]]'' ("beings").<ref name=MR/> | ||
Fëar were sent to inhabit the [[Ents]].<ref name=L247>{{L|247}}</ref> [[Unbodied]] fëar, could be controlled by necromancy<ref>{{MR|P3II3c}}, p. 224</ref> (See also: [[undead]]). | |||
For a discussion on the relationship between the souls of the [[Incarnate|Incarnates]] and their bodies, see [[Fëa and hröa]]. | For a discussion on the relationship between the souls of the [[Incarnate|Incarnates]] and their bodies, see [[Fëa and hröa]]. |
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Fëar (a Quenya word; sing. fëa; the Sindarin equivalent is fae[1]) were the spirits or souls of incarnate creatures such as Elves and Men; they were one part of the makeup of these beings (the other part being the hröa, or body). Fëar were sent into Eä directly by Eru Ilúvatar; they are indestructible and are unable to be dominated by any force within Eä, unless they give consent.[2]
The word fëar is only used in reference to souls whose natural state is to be incarnated; those spirits that do not require a hröa in order to be complete are called ëalar ("beings").[1]
Fëar were sent to inhabit the Ents.[3] Unbodied fëar, could be controlled by necromancy[4] (See also: undead).
For a discussion on the relationship between the souls of the Incarnates and their bodies, see Fëa and hröa.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Three. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: (I) The First Phase: 3. Of the Coming of the Elves", p. 165
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Three. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: (II) The Second Phase: Laws and Customs among the Eldar, Of Death and the Severance of fëa and hrondo [>hröa]", p. 218
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 247, (dated 20 September 1963)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Three. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: (II) The Second Phase: Laws and Customs among the Eldar, Of Re-birth and Other Dooms of Those that go to Mandos", p. 224